N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 304.11

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Tra 304.11 - Emergency Permit; Processing; Expiration

(a) An applicant seeking to move a load in response to an emergency shall be granted an emergency permit if the applicant follows the procedures and meets the criteria provided in this section.

(b) If the emergency arises during regular business hours, a supplemental application for an emergency supplemental permit shall be made:

(1) Electronically, using the electronic permitting system by calling the permit office at (603) 271-2691; or

(2) In person, at the permit office located in the John O. Morton Building, 7 Hazen Drive, Concord NH 03302-0483.

(c) If the emergency arises outside of regular business hours, a supplemental application for an emergency permit shall be made electronically using the electronic permitting system followed by calling the transportation management center at 603-271-6862.

(d) An applicant for an emergency permit under this section shall provide all required information on a supplemental application, up to and including:

(1) The applicant's name;

(2) The applicant's permanent address, including street, city, state, country, and postal code;

(3) The applicant's mailing address, if different from the permanent address;

(4) The applicant's telephone number;

(5) State, city, town, or agency contact name and telephone number to verify the nature of the emergency;

(6) An active electronic email address for the contact person;

(7) The following information relative to the vehicle and load:

a. Total gross weight of the vehicle and load;

b. Overall length of the vehicle and load;

c. Overall width of the vehicle and load;

d. Overall height of the vehicle and load;

e. The total number of axles, proposed axle weights, center-to-center axle spacings, and manufacturer maximum axle ratings;

f. Manufacturer maximum tire capacity, and number of tires per axle, and total axle tire capacity;

g. Description of the load including equipment serial number or identification number for other loads;

h. GVWR/GCWR of the hauling unit and all components of the hauling equipment; and

i. Proposed load for each part of the permit vehicle, if requested;

(8) The reason for the emergency permit;

(9) The applicant's proposed action; and

(10) The specific route(s) for the emergency move;

(e) The department shall issue an emergency permit to the applicant, if department determines:

(1) The emergency constitutes an imminent threat to public health, safety, or property; and

(2) The movement is in the interest of public safety.

(f) An emergency permit issued under this section shall expire at the conclusion of the emergency.

N.H. Admin. Code § Tra 304.11

Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015, Proposed by #10816, Effective 4/23/2015, Expires4/23/2025.